Fire Department Extinguishes Building Fire
At approximately 12:15 p.m. yesterday, the Wheaton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in a commercial & apartment building in the 1000 block of College Avenue. The fire was brought under control within minutes, and the incident did not result in any injuries.
Tool Allows Reporting of Railroad Crossing Blockages
A new online tool is available to report when a train is blocking a crossing to the Federal Railroad Administration. While there are no federal laws or regulations pertaining to blockages, this information is being used to learn where, when, for how long, and what impacts result from blockages. To report a blocked crossing, visit www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings/#
Follow Wheaton on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Did you know that the City of Wheaton is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Just search for @CityOfWheaton on your social media network of choice and connect with us to see timely information related to emergencies, events, City services available to you and much more.
Winter Wine Walk is This Weekend
The Downtown Wheaton Association invites you to take part in the 3rd annual Winter Wine Walk from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, to celebrate a festive afternoon and evening in Downtown Wheaton. Your wine tasting begins at 111 E. Front St., where you check in and pick up your wine glass, tasting ticket and walking map to all the tasting locations. Your tour will take you through many of the shops and restaurants where you can taste a variety of wines. For more information, visit www.downtownwheaton.com.